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Yamanaka shikki(山中漆器)
やまなかしっき Yamanaka Lacquerware

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Held to have Japan's finest woodturning: blanks cut with the grain, then scored on the lathe in hairline rings.
| Type | Workshop or kiln |
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| Genre | Lacquer art / Crafts / Ceramics |
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| City / town | Kaga |
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| Area in the prefecture | Kaga |
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FAQ
- Where is Yamanaka Lacquerware?
- It is in Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
- What can I see at Yamanaka Lacquerware?
- Held to have Japan's finest woodturning: blanks cut with the grain, then scored on the lathe in hairline rings. The focus is lacquerware, crafts and ceramics.
- When was Yamanaka Lacquerware established?
- It dates from the 1580s.
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